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Tampa Attractions
Tourist Attractions
Seminole Indian Casino
5223 North Orient Rd.
Telephone: 813-621-1302
http://www.casino-tampa.com
The Seminole Indian Casino offers poker, gaming machines in the Palace, and bingo. There is also a lounge, smoke shop, restaurant, and hotel.
Arts, Culture, and Science
Children's Museum of Tampa
7550 North Blvd.
813-935-8441
Family friendly: Yes
Full of interactive exhibits, the Children's Museum of Tampa gives the opportunity to learn through experience. It features models of institutions such as the hospital, post office, and library, and teaches kids the workings of each.
Florida International Museum
100 Second St. North
813-821-1448
http://www.floridamuseum.org/
Family friendly: Yes
Presenting the work of contemporary artists from all over the globe, the Florida International Museum features a permanent portrait gallery and exhibit on Presidents and First Ladies of the United States. The Museum is affiliated with the Smithsonian Institute and receives various rotating exhibits.
Museum of Science and Industry
4801 East Fowler Ave.
813-987-6100
http://www.mosi.org/
Family friendly: Yes
The Museum of Science and Industry, or MOSI, is the largest science center in the Southeast. It includes an I MAX theater, as well as over 450 interactive exhibits, such as exhibits on dinosaurs, butterflies, and the human body.
Salvador Dali Museum
1000 Third St. South
813-823-3767
Web site: http://www.salvadordalimuseum.org/
Family friendly: Yes
Presenting a collection of a single artist's work, the Salvador Dali Museum features 95 original oil paintings, 100 watercolors and drawings, and many sculptures. In addition to a library, the museum is set up to chronicle Dali's life from 1914 to 1980.
Tampa Museum of Art
600 North Ashley Dr.
813-274-8130
Fax: 813-274-8732
http://www.tampamuseum.com/
Family friendly: Yes
Displaying a collection of both classic and contemporary art, the Tampa Museum of Art also has changing special exhibits. The permanent collection is divided into The Classical World, The Terrace Gallery, and the Center Gallery, which features contemporary artists and rotating exhibits.
Tampa Theatre
Address: 711 Franklin St.
813-274-8981
Fax: 813-274-8978
http://www.tampatheatre.org/
Family friendly: Yes
Built in 1926, the stunning Tampa Theatre, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, presents films, special events, concerts, and tours. It has nearly 1,500 seats and features the Mighty Wurlitzer--a restored organ that is played before the beginning of each film.
Parks and Beaches
Cypress Gardens
2641 South Lake Summit Dr.
863-324-2111
Family friendly: Yes
In addition to its botanical wonders and Butterfly Conservatory, Cypress Gardens also features animal and bird habitats and shows. The shows include Fairy Tales on Ice, water ski stunts, and floral and light festivals.
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